A small ring around the main artery may cure patients with leaking heart valves. Researchers have documented its effect on animals and they hope they will make it possible to use the technology on humans.

Aarhus University's graduate schools are well-organised and of internationally high quality. However, according to a new international evaluation of Aarhus University's five graduate schools, it is important that the graduate schools improve their structural frameworks to promote well-being and counteract loneliness.

On Tuesday 7 December 2021, the Minister of Culture Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen presented the ministry’s award for research, The Julius Bomholt Prize, to Associate Professor Ask Vest Christiansen from the Department of Public Health. He receives the award for his research into the use of performance-enhancing drugs in gym culture.

The Independent Research Fund Denmark has awarded DKK 68 mil. to eleven talented researchers at Aarhus University. The grants support the researchers in managing their own research groups.